2007 Honda Element vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, both 2007 Honda Element and 2007 Kia Rondo were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2007 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Element.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Element | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Element | Rondo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.4:1 |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |